DUTY STATION
Geneva, Switzerland
COMMENCEMENT OF DUTY
To be determined NATURE OF APPOINTMENT
Fixed-term - 2 years
Organizational Unit
The Systematic Observations Financing Facility (SOFF) Secretariat. WMO is committed to achieving diversity and a balanced workforce. Applications are welcome from qualified women and men, including those with disabilities. The statutory retirement age after 1 January 2014 is 65. For external applicants, only those who are expected to complete the term of appointment will normally be considered. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Under the overall guidance of the SOFF Secretariat Deputy Director and Head of Partnerships, the incumbent will perform the following duties:
1) SOFF POSITIONING AND ADVOCACY:
- Consolidate and analyse information, contribute to technical papers and briefing materials on policy issues about SOFF positioning within the global climate finance architecture, including SOFF collaboration and complementarity with the Green Climate Fund, Global Environment Facility, Climate Investment Funds, Adaptation Fund and the CREWS initiative.
- Prepare substantive inputs to the development of SOFF strategies, scenarios and options, supporting policy formulation specifically around the UNFCCC and COP process.
- Support preparation and provide input for documents for the SOFF Steering Committee meetings.
- Leverage opportunities to position SOFF through flagship reports and hydromet related events led by SOFF co-founders WMO, UNDP and UNEP and partners, and support SOFF positioning in strategic initiatives such as the UN Early Warnings for All initiative.
2) SOFF COMMUNICATION:
- Lead implementation of the SOFF communication strategy and regularly update it in line with the SOFF resource mobilization and outreach strategy, laying out SOFF engagement with relevant stakeholders and respective activities to maximize SOFF visibility at specific events.
- Liase with SOFF Steering Committee Members and the SOFF co-founders for efficient and aligned communication including press releases and provide talking points for Seniors and VIPs.
- Keep the broad range of stakeholders up to date and provide them with latest developments, strategies, and key communication messages.
- Produce, write and design tailored communication material and multimedia products, including for effective storytelling to ensure SOFF operations are properly promoted.
- Manage SOFF social media accounts, track and monitor performance with data/analytics.
- Maintain and keep the SOFF website up to date.
3) EVENT MANAGEMENT:
- Lead on the design and organization of SOFF-related activities at international events including UNFCCC COP and UNGA, including managing preparation of logistics and management on site covering report launches, press conferences, interviews, media coverage.
- Liase with SOFF co-founders for effective cross-promotion during high-level events, such as UNGA or COP.
4) OTHER DUTIES:
- Manage consultants and/or interns and external service providers as required.
- Perform other duties as required. QUALIFICATIONS
Education
Master's degree or equivalent in communication, journalism, social or political sciences, international relations, or related area. A first level university degree in combination with two (2) additional years of qualifying experience will be accepted in lieu of a master's degree.
Experience
- A minimum of two years of professional experience in communications at international level, ideally in the area of climate change.
- Knowledge about the UNFCCC intergovernmental process, the work of the United Nations on climate change issues and about international climate finance desirable.
- Prior experience with United Nations entities or climate/development organizations is considered an asset.
Other requirements
- Demonstrated ability to plan, organize and manage multiple workloads.
- Knowledge of social media and ability to produce and design tailored communication material and multimedia products.
- Ability to identify global developments in climate diplomacy, financing facilities and communication trends.
- Ability to lead projects including various stakeholders.
- Excellent writing skills and demonstrated ability to draft written products clearly, concisely and meaningfully.
- Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office 365 applications; Adobe Photoshop, InDesign and Illustrator highly desirable.
- Excellent communication, organizational and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work in a multicultural environment and to foster diversity and team spirit.
Languages
Excellent knowledge of English (both oral and written) and working knowledge of French. Knowledge of other official languages of the Organization would be an advantage.
(Note: The official languages of the Organization are Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Russian and Spanish.) This post is funded from extra budgetary funding.
Possibility of renewal subject to the availability of funds and pending satisfactory performance after an initial probationary period of one year which can be extended up to a maximum of two years. SALARY AND ALLOWANCES
Annual net base salary on initial appointment is: US$ 55163
Annual post adjustment on initial salary is: US$ 50033 (in addition to the net base salary) Additional Information:
Applications should be made online through the WMO e-recruitment system at https://erecruit.wmo.int/public.
Do not send your application via multiple routes. Only applicants in whom WMO has a further interest will be contacted. Shortlisted candidates may be required to sit a written test and/or an interview. Date of issue of vacancy notice: 18 July 2025
